A first aid kit is an essential piece of equipment on any gap year or backpacking adventure, but most travelers aren’t sure exactly what they need to take with them. It’s better to be safe than sorry, so here is an expert guide on how to pack a first aid kit and what to include in it.
The Travel Slump (And How to Deal With It)
It happens to us all. After months on the road, you wake up one day and feel a little off. Travel doesn’t seem as exciting as it used to be. You’re bored, tired, and uninterested. Welcome to the travel slump. But don’t worry – there is a cure!
Post-Trip Depression: It’s Often Emotionally Harder to Come Home than Go Away
Post-travel depression is something all travelers experience. Coming home, more often than not, is harder than leaving. We talk about how amazing and life-changing long-term travel is but seldom address the idea that coming home is emotionally and psychologically challenging.
Why There is No Right Answer in Travel
In travel, everything depends on your individual needs and desires. What travel credit card should you sign up for? Should you buy a rail pass? Backpack or carry-on? Everyone will have their individual preferences and goals. Unfortunately, there is no right answer when it comes to travel.
How to Cope with Travel Mistakes (Because I Can’t Stop Making Them)
I make a lot of mistakes. Despite years of constant travel to over 70 countries, I can’t believe how often I still make rookie mistakes when I should know better. For example, in the last couple of months alone, I have: almost gone to the wrong airport – twice mistakenly booked two plane tickets for the […]
27 Golden Rules For Not Ruining Your Trip and Becoming a Master Traveler
Want to step up your travel game? These are my 27 golden rules for travel. Follow them! If you do, you’ll be a master traveler in no time able to travel the world with zeal – all without breaking the bank!
